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          Y-Block V8 Torque Table

Main Bearing Cap Bolts

Ft. Lbs.

 

95 – 105*

Connecting Rod Cap Bolts

Ft. Lbs.

 

45 - 50

Cylinder Head Bolts

Ft. Lbs.

 

65 - 75

Intake Manifold

Ft. Lbs.

 

23 - 28

Rocker Arm Cover

Ft. Lbs.

 

2 - 2 ½

Rocker Arm Shaft Bracket

Ft. Lbs.

 

12 - 15  

Exhaust Manifold

Ft. Lbs.

 23 – 28  

Spark Plugs

Ft. Lbs.

 

15 - 20

Flywheel to Crankshaft

Ft. Lbs.

 

75 - 85

Vibration Damper or Pulley

Ft. Lbs.

 

85 - 95

*Some old Ford manuals list torque for main bolts as 130 Ft. Lbs.  This is incorrect. 

                                     All main bolts torque to 95-105 Ft. Lbs.

 

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